Great Panther reports 18% reduction in Metal Production

Ore processed in Q3 is up 16% year on year; however, a significant drop in ore grades resulted in metal production being lower by 18%.

Full Press Release Below

GREAT PANTHER SILVER LIMITED (TSX: GPR; NYSE Amex: GPL; the "Company") reports third quarter ("Q3") production at its two wholly-owned Mexican silver mining operations, Topia and Guanajuato and appoints Mr. Graham Parsons, MBA, as General Manager of its Guanajuato Operations.

Bull Run's Gold and Silver Conversion Story

BullRun’s Conversion Story

With a potential monumental night almost upon us, I would like to share my story on how the Doc convinced me to buy physical precious metals. The Doc and I have been best friends since 2004, we met in medical school. I was best man in his wedding; he was best man in mine. I was always big on finance and investments. I had been investing in the stock market since 1996 and I was fairly successful at it. As we sat in the computer lab one day, I noticed he was looking at a metals market screen. My thoughts were, “Gold, silver, platinum, why was this guy wasting his time looking at a metals market pricing chart. He surely couldn’t have any money invested in something physical…something you would have to store or hide…something that doesn’t earn any money or pay a dividend…something that would be impossible to sell…how would you even buy gold or silver and where would you put it.” The Doc quickly went to another screen before I had a chance to confront him on making sure he wasn’t making a “stupid investment.”

Doug Casey: Real Inflation to Soon Hit 20-40%

The inflation in food, oil, gold, and silver prices seen in the first 8 months of 2011 is a result of QE1.
The inflation in the monetary supply brought about by QE2 will begin to work its way into asset prices in the next 6-18 months.
Casey is correct that this is likely to spike real inflation to 20-40%.
Can you imagine what QE3 will do when it works its way through the economy?

China's Dagong Downgrades US Again from A+ to A, Outlook Negative

While the farce that is Moody's and S&P confirm they were merely scaremongering with threats to downgrade US debt without major spending cuts, China's Dagong rating firm continues to function as well, a ratings firm.

Dagong has just announced a further downgrade of US debt from A+ to A.
Next stop CC when The Bernank announces QE3?

Silver Now a Full $1 Above JPM Stock

Reporting this never seems to get old.
Silver has again surpassed JPM's common stock today, with a last over a full buck higher than The Morgue!

8 Ways to Use Silver in a Currency Collapse

Silver bugs have flocked to silver to protect themselves from the coming collapse of the US dollar (as well as for huge potential gains thanks to a decade long short manipulation by the cartel).
Clearly, those holding hard money such as gold or silver will be much better prepared for a societal breakdown during a currency collapse than those holding paper fiat currency.

We thought it would be beneficial however, to discuss other important and useful ways silver can help you survive a temporary collapse of the just-in-time distribution/supply system during and after a period of hyperinflation. (many of these uses are superior to modern 'technology' and can be used today- no need to wait for a hyperinflationary collapse!)

Silver is bactericidal, fungicidal, algaecidal, and anti-yeast.  Silver is such an excellent bactericidal agent in fact, that scientists have yet to discover a microbe that silver will not destroy in under 6 minutes!
Many readers are aware of this vital property of silver, yet have not considered the myriad of ways that this can be put to use.

In a currency collapse, electricity may be spotty, and access to fresh foods will likely also be severely limited, EVEN FOR THOSE WITH HARD CURRENCY TO PURCHASE GOODS.  Many goods will not always be readily available, due to supply disruptions.
A clean water and food supply is critical, and silver is just what you need to help ensure the survival and prosperity of your family!

8 Ways to Use Silver in a Currency Collapse.

Cartel Smashes Silver on COMEX Open

Silver received the usual treatment on the COMEX open this morning. A surge on the COMEX open challenging the $41 level induced quick action by the cartel, knocking silver from $40.96 to $40.26.
It appears that the t1/2 of the latest silver smash is roughly 90 minutes, as silver has already retraced almost all of its losses in the smash, with a last quote of $40.83!
As we have said repeatedly, if silver can take out $41 convincingly, silver should challenge $42-$43 in a flash, as momentum traders pile back in to the shiny gray metal.

5 Reports From Around The World That Will Have You Rushing To Your Local PM Dealer.

As you probably know already, the world is on a precious metal buying spree with no signs of slowing down. As you also probably know, the world is a sh*t-storm of uncertainty, and Bernanke isn't really the best confidence-man, as this recent CNBC poll shows:














Rest assured, the rest of the world feels the same way. After a couple hours of research I have found my mind made up, 2008's big brother is here, and he doesn't look too happy. I would speculate on this further but my PM dealer is getting impatient, he's already pissed I called him so late.
Enjoy the latest:

"Silver Going Bananas" or "The Gig is Up, Cartel"

Which one do you like better?

I couldn't decide, so I picked both.

Or, we could call it by its name:

Paper Silver Vs. Physical Silver.




Some more ammunition, Agents.

-Mr. M

James Turk: "Gold is Not An Investment." Video

Facing the Currency Black Market

By Lonerangersilver

In 1980, I was on a three day visit and my first to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. I was representing an American fast food chain looking to expand in the Latin Market. I was there to interview a potential franchisee and I was joined by a Food Engineer to evaluate the market from food suppliers, quality of ingredients, prices, marketing, legal work on the brands, real estate, etc. Of special interest was the candidate's legal and financial standing and his reputation in the business community. I had Interviews with his lawyers, banks, references, etc. We had to do a lot of work in a short time.